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Ashtabula County MediationView information about the mediation program in Ashtabula County courts, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Types of mediation include Common Pleas civil, foreclosure, domestic relations, county and municipal courts, small claims, juvenile, and non-court-related.

Ashtabula County Law LibraryView information about the Ashtabula County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, an online catalog, and links to legal research resources.

Legal Information and Legal ResourcesView information about various legal topics including the court system, consumer rights, criminal matters, disability, domestic violence, employment, family law, health care, housing, immigration, public benefits, expungement, seniors, education, taxes, veterans, and wills and probate. Information can be searched by keyword and some information is available in Spanish. A dictionary of legal terms is also provided.

Domestic Violence Resources and InformationView information and publications about domestic violence issues, including elder abuse and teen dating, with links to legal resources such as laws and court rules, and other resources and agencies.

Legal InformationThe Ohio State Bar Association offers information for the public about lawyers, small business, and publications on legal topics including a death planning family manual and LawFacts pamphlets on a variety of legal topics such as divorce, probate, credit laws, guardianship, living wills, bankruptcy, and more.

Citizen Brochures and Small Claims GuideThe Ohio Judicial Conference offers a guide to small claims court and brochures on topics such as legal terminology, representing yourself, mediation, and court procedure.

Dispute Resolution InformationView information about arbitration and mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to directories of mediators and a guide to selecting a mediator are included.

Supreme Court Law LibraryView information about the Ohio Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, description of available materials and services, and an online ask-a-librarian service.

Local Court RulesView Ohio Court of Common Pleas, County Court, and Municipal Court local rules by county.

Complaints Against Lawyers and JudgesView instructions for filing an official complaint against a lawyer or judge in Ohio, with answers to frequently asked questions, rules, and a link to the complaint form.

Public DefenderThe Office of the Ohio Public Defender offers information about its representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases, with links to local county public defenders and appointed counsel.

Legal ServicesSearch by county or zip code for providers of free and low-cost civil legal services for low-income residents. Links to law school clinics, mediation services, lawyer referral services, and domestic violence resources are also available.

Legal Assistance for SeniorsPro Seniors provides Ohio residents over 60 with free legal assistance by telephone in all counties; in-person staff attorney assistance in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren Counties; and referrals to private attorneys who will assist low-income seniors for a reduced fee.

Legal Assistance for Western Ohio and Migrant FarmworkersLegal Aid of Western Ohio and Advocates for Basic Legal Equality provide free civil legal services for low-income residents of 32 western Ohio counties, and for migrant farmworkers statewide. A toll free telephone line, online application forms in English and Spanish, and local office contact information are included.

File a Consumer ComplaintComplete an online form to file a consumer complaint with the Ohio Attorney General's Office. A live chat with an agent is available.

Forms and related information

Protection Order Forms and InformationView and download domestic violence, juvenile, and stalking or sexually oriented offense protection order forms for use in Ohio courts. Links to related legal resources and publications are included.